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Bartow Ford, who recently celebrated its 77th year in business, will soon have another reason to celebrate: The local company will hold its 32nd Annual Drive for Excellence by honoring 20 Polk County Junior and Seniors for their academic success on April 26, 2025. The Bartow Ford Drive for Excellence program was established in 1993 by Benny Robles Sr. to encourage excellence in education among Polk County High School students. “I am so proud that we have been able to continue this wonderful program that my father began 32 years ago,” said Bartow Ford President, Benny Robles Jr. “Through community efforts like this and participation at the Polk County Youth Fair, we work hard to support Polk County’s young people.”
Congratulations to our 20 Finalists, listed below: Tyrone Cooper Jr., Lakeland High School Lillian Astacio, Summerlin Academy Alex Trimbath, Central Florida Aerospace Academy/Kathleen High School Izabel Fernandez, Tenoroc High School Mya Diehl, Victory Christian Academy Annabelle Miller, Harrison School for the Arts Anacristina Torres, Haines City High School Alexia Rodriguez, Lake Wales High School Braxten Spears, Discovery High School Austin Hart, Lake Region High School Victoria McGuiness, Winter Haven High School Izzabella Zook, Lake Region High School Taylor Tempel, McKeel Academy of Technology Alivia Conticello, George Jenkins High School Madeline Aranda, Harrison School for the Arts Maria Meza, Lakeland Gateway to College Collegiate High School Gabriela Suarez-Martino, Lakeland High School Johnny Fuller Jr., Auburndale High School Lily Hebb, Bartow High School Shane Tyler Vaughn, Ft. Meade Middle Senior Founded in 1948, Bartow Ford Company is a privately held company providing new and used vehicles, and automotive services. The Central Florida facility, located on 50 acres of property in Polk County, with over 275 employees, includes a service and parts department, collision center, rental vehicles, commercial services, and a Quick Lane. Bartow Ford has achieved Ford Motor Company’s prestigious President’s Award 25 times. For more info on Bartow Ford Company, please visit www.BartowFord.com. For more information about this event or to schedule an interview with Benny Robles Jr., please contact Amy Sumerlin 863.533.0425 ext. 2240 or email [email protected]
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